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DE02 AWH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 114,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,043 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 83,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,782 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on: misfire cylinder 3

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,782 miles

engine management light on: misfire cylinder 3

Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 51,335 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,146 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DE02 AWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 AWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE02 AWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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